The vast majority (94%) of IT decision makers report having concerns about moving data to the cloud, despite the increasing shift to software as a service usage.
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94% of IT decision makers express concerns about moving data to the cloud
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The vast majority (94%) of IT decision makers report having concerns about moving data to the cloud, despite the increasing shift to software as a service usage.
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A medical scribe’s documentation must be attested by the physician who performed the services, but it currently does not need to be separately signed and dated by the medical scribe, according to CMS.
 

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A changing industry: Where case management is today
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Case management isn’t what it used to be. That much everyone seems to agree on. But is the profession’s recent evolution driving away new recruits, or is it making the field more attractive to those looking for a challenge? That’s less clear.
 

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Q&A: ICD-10-CM documentation requirements for reporting acute MI
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